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ranker

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rank·er  (rngkr)
n. Chiefly British
1. An enlisted soldier.
2. A commissioned officer who has been promoted from enlisted status.
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Noun1.ranker - a commissioned officer who has been promoted from enlisted status
Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
commissioned officer - a military officer holding a commission
2.ranker - an enlisted soldier who serves in the ranks of the armed forces
Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
soldier - an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army; "the soldiers stood at attention"

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